Health

• Respiratory diseases are illnesses that affect the respiratory system including the nerves and muscles of breathing.
• Poor air quality due to pollution from sources such as vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and biomass burning can trigger asthma attacks and exacerbate symptoms in individuals with asthma.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is another common respiratory disease caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, such as cigarette smoke. Long-term exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants can contribute to the development and progression of this disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
• Pneumonia (respiratory disease) is a lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
• Bronchitis (respiratory disease) is an inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes bronchospasm and coughing.
• Asthma (respiratory disease) is a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing triggered by allergens or other stimuli.
• Long-term exposure to air pollutants, such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and carcinogens like benzene and formaldehyde, can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
• Gastrointestinal diseases are diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
• Diarrhea is the opposite of constipation. It is the condition of unusual frequent liquid bowel movement. Some of the causes of the infection are viruses, bacteria, and other organisms, and contaminated food.
• Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that may result in severe diarrhea. This can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and even death if untreated. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking water or eating food that has been contaminated. Cholera can be prevented by access to drinking water, good hygiene, and good sanitation.
• Dysentery is an infectious disease. It is passed through the ingestion of food and water that has been contaminated. The transmission is often by infected individuals who handle food with unwashed hands. It commonly occurs when people are crowded together and do not have access to proper sanitation facilities.
• Neurological impairments or diseases that are related to the brain and spinal cord. One cause of this problem is mercury poisoning.
• Mercury poisoning is a type of metal poisoning and medical condition caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. When this comes in contact with people, it can seriously affect the vision, hearing, and speech.
• The skin is the largest organ of the body that contains nerve endings that sense pain, cold, and heat. When the skin comes in contact with pollutants, it results to some illnesses like eczema, scabies, ringworms, and other infections.
• Environmental sanitation is important for the protection of the health and welfare of the public.